User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model CG814W Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
- Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1
- Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet 2-1
- Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration 3-1
- Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network 4-1
- Chapter 5 Managing Your Network 5-1
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1
- Appendix A Technical Specifications A-1
- Appendix B Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics B-1
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network C-1
- Glossary G-1
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
- Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration
- Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network
- Chapter 5 Managing Your Network
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics
- Related Publications
- Basic Router Concepts
- Internet Security and Firewalls
- Wireless Networking Overview
- Authentication and WEP
- Wireless Channels
- Ethernet Cabling
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Glossary
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Key Size ................................................................................................................ B-16
WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................. B-17
Wireless Channels ....................................................................................................... B-18
Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-20
Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables ................................................................ B-20
Cable Quality ......................................................................................................... B-21
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network ..................................................................................................... C-1
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... C-2
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-2
Enabling DHCP in Windows 95B, 98, and Me ........................................................ C-4
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .......................................................... C-6
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-6
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................ C-7
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-7
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ............................... C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ..................................................... C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ................................................ C-11
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 .................................................. C-14
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 .............................. C-16
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ...................................................... C-17
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .................................................................................................. C-17
MacOS X ............................................................................................................... C-18
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ......................................... C-18
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ....................................................... C-19
Are Login Protocols Used? ................................................................................... C-19
What Is Your Configuration Information? .............................................................. C-19
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ....................... C-20
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ..................... C-21
Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ C-22
Glossary..............................................................................................................................G-1